Episode #86 – The Wednesday Podcast (02/05/18)We all have people, whether historical figures or close friends, who have impacted our lives in positive ways. It’s important to talk about these people, because the more we know about who they are and why they’ve been so influential the better we are able to embody the principles…

Episode #85 – Actions Speak Louder Than WordsTalking is easy, but actions lead to results. So many people speak with gusto about the right way to live, and yet so few people are actually living well. In this episode Simon Drew shares some quotes from Epictetus that will encourage you to start living by the…

Episode #84 – Interview with Sharon LebellIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with writer and musician Sharon Lebell. Sharon’s book, “The Art of Living”, is an interpretation of select passages from Epictetus’s Enchiridion, and these interpretations have been influential in the lives of people all around the world, from CEOs of major corporations to…

Episode #83 – The Wednesday Podcast (Stoicism in Your Career)Stoicism can be extremely helpful when dealing with stressful situations and challenging obstacles, which often come as a result of choosing a particular career path. In this episode Simon Drew shares listeners answers to the question “how has Stoicism impacted your career/work life?” There are some…

Episode #82 – Good Things Take TimeEverything that’s worth doing is worth doing well. Good things take time, and that goes for your health, family life, career, relationships, and also your study and practice of philosophy. In this episode Simon Drew encourages you to give yourself the gift of time, and to stop judging yourself…

Episode #81 – Is Life Happening TO You, or FOR You?In this episode Simon Drew shares some advice from Epictetus regarding the power of thoughts and perceptions. Do you see your life as happening TO you? Or do you see it as happening FOR you? These are two very different opinions that lead down very…

Episode #80 – The Wednesday Podcast (18/04/18)Most people want to become better, and we all want better results in our lives. Many practices and actions lead to positive results, but some things that we do can have disproportionate results. In this episode Simon Drew reads answers from listeners about things that they’re doing that are…

Episode #79 – Anchor Yourself To The PresentWe do not own the past, and we do not own the future. The only time that we have is this moment, and we are faced daily with the choice of how we will spend this moment. In this episode Simon Drew discusses a beautiful lesson from Marcus…

Episode #78 – Interview With Danny VegaIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide ranging conversation with Danny Vega. ABOUT THE GUEST: A native of Miami, Florida, Danny received his bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in 2004, where he was a member of the football team and a three-time Dean’s List recipient. Danny…

Episode #77 – The Wednesday Podcast (11/04/18)Parenting can be one of the greatest challenges that anyone can face. Raising a child is one of the most important jobs a person can do, and so it’s important to do it right. In this episode Simon Drew shares peoples answers to the question: “How has Stoicism influenced…

Stoicism is the ultimate philosophy for an well-lived life. No matter what stage of your life you’re in, there are Stoic principles that can completely transform the way that you live, and the way that you see the world around you.

My name is Simon Drew, and I am dedicated to sharing the joy of this extremely practical ancient philosophy with people all around the world. So are you ready to rise to the good life?